Permanent | Full Time
Premium Recquatic Membership | 12.5% Superannuation
This position is classified as a PACS Band 5 ($78,485 - $85,493 p.a) under the City of Kwinana’s structured remuneration system.
What’s On Offer
A rewarding opportunity has been created for a suitably qualified and experienced Ranger to join our team at the City of Kwinana. This new position will be primarily responsible for supporting the management and lead the operation of the City’s animal management facility (Pound), including management of impounded animal returns and rehoming and may be required to undertake all aspects of Ranger services. It will also provide a level of administrative support to the Essential Services Department and be engaged in the department’s community education activities.
As our new Ranger you will provide a high level of customer service and support to the local community in attending to matters relating to animal management, parking control, public thoroughfares, property compliance, security at City facilities and assistance during an emergency event.
Who Are We?
The City of Kwinana is a thriving ocean-side community at the heart of Western Australia’s major industrial development and has the second fastest growing population within any local government area in the state. The City has seen extensive redevelopment including new residential areas, schools, retail precincts, community facilities and transport links that continue to transform Kwinana into a unique and liveable City. This is an opportunity to make some significant contributions to the City and progress your career.
What You’ll Need
To make an impact in this role, the successful candidate will have:
- Previous experience managing and/ or maintaining the operations of an animal management facility.
- Previous experience in ranger operations with the ability to interpret and implement relevant Acts, Local Laws and Regulations.
- Sound experience in dealing with the community with an ability to provide a high standard of customer service through communication, negotiation, conflict resolution and investigative skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment as well as working independently with limited supervision.
- Well-developed organisational, time management and computer literacy skills.
- Possession of a Municipal Law Enforcement Certificate (A and B) or Regulatory Officer Compliance Skills (ROCS 1 and 2).
- Possession of a Driver’s Licence, Police Clearance and First Aid Certificate.
- Desirable: Certificate IV in Local Government (Regulatory Services) and Certificate in Firearms Handling and Safety and proficiency in the use of firearms.
What’s In It For You?
At the City of Kwinana you will enjoy a true work-life balance, with access to flexible working arrangements and a fantastic workplace culture borne from a collaborative team environment.
Other perks include, but are not limited to…
- A fantastic workplace, recently ranked alongside the top 10% of the most constructive local governments in Australia and New Zealand for workplace culture!
- Competitive salary plus 13% superannuation.
- A robust employee wellness program with initiatives designed to support employees' physical and mental wellbeing.
- A generous Celebration and Recognition Policy for employees.
- The opportunity for flexible working arrangements.
- Career development, training opportunities and study support.
- Premium Kwinana Recquatic Centre membership.
This is your opportunity to take the next step in your career and make a significant contribution to the growing and changing community at the City of Kwinana.
Want To Know More?
To be considered for this position, applicants
must submit a CV, a cover letter and a statement addressing the relevant Selection Criteria with specific examples in no more than two (2) pages.
For more information relating to the position please call Louis De Klerk, Coordinator Rangers and Compliance, on 9439 0415.
Apply online:
www.kwinana.wa.gov.au
Applications close: 5.00 PM, Saturday 11 October 2025
The City of Kwinana reserves the right to commence recruitment prior to the closing date, and will not accept or consider late applications
The City of Kwinana promotes and values diversity to create a unique work force. Applicants from diverse backgrounds, such as Aboriginal people, people living with disability or people from different cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The City also strives to be a customer centric organisation, with the customer at the centre of everything we do. As such, all employees play an important role in helping us to achieve this by ensuring they provide best-practice customer service. The City has the goal of zero harm for its employees, this includes providing a smoke-free environment and minimising exposure to the elements. Conditions of employment are in accordance with the City’s current Enterprise Agreement. For further information, please contact our Recruitment team on 9236 4618 or 9236 4628.
Please note: As part of the City’s recruitment process, the selected applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical which includes a Drug and Alcohol screen test.
